THE VISITOR

I had a terrific visit today from a once-up-on-time young friend of mine his wife and a papoose by the name of Head on Fire, very curly and very bright red/orange and it the sun it looks like you should throw a blanket over him to put the fire out. This might be appropriate, as he loved fire trucks. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Us old people like history returning to us. We live in the past and remember that better than what happens today. That’s why I write now. Who knows what I might remember tomorrow.

It was fun to meet his wife. She seems to be a wonderful match and they are a delightful couple, but there was nothing like Head on Fire. He was so much fun I want to ask my daughter for another grandchild, but I’m afraid it might end our good relationship. He is a typical little boy who seemed to make his parents somewhat nervous by his antics. Actually, they did vey well and I was torn between talking to the parents, catching up with dad and not missing a single moment of him. He ordered Tortellini at the bistro. What kid orders Tortellini? Duh! What do I know? It is their version of Macaroni and Cheese. Had a great time and loved the reconnect.

I returned to find the front porch full of people enjoying the warmth of the sun. Around here we live by the motto, “here today, gone tomorrow “ This was out first 75-degree day in over 271 days (No I was not counting, TV reported this). I could not believe that when I heard it. No wonder everyone was weather depressed.

I’m terrible about passing on those forwarded email’s I get from friends. I enjoy them, but feel like I’m being ordered to pass it on. My rebellious nature says, NO. I got this from my buddy in Canada. Since it says exactly how I feel and in a much less sarcastic way, I thought I would pass it along through my blog rather than two-dozen forwarded messages. It is from a bold national leader – the Prime Minister of Australia.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd - Australia 


“Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday, March 17th to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: 
 
'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. 
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians. ' 
'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom' 
 
 'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, Learn the language!' 
 
 'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.' 
’we will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.' 'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.' 
 
'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'

Amen, Glory Hallelujah. I would love to hear this from an American Leader, but I’m not going to hold my breath,